Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) Autism Unit

FIVAY HIGH; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools is seeking a Behavior Specialist for the Autism Unit at Fivay High, Hudson, FL. The position involves coordinating behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities in alignment with district and state requirements.

Starting immediately, this full-time role requires a bachelor's degree in education or related field and training in applied behavior analysis or district-approved strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education or related field.
• Trained in applied behavior analysis or agreement to complete the district approved training within a designated timeframe.
• Trained in district approved positive behavioral strategies used to prevent or deescalate behavior or an agreement to complete the training within a designated timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, and monitor the development and implementation of behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
• Ensure programs align with district policies and compliance requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field

Job description

Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) Autism Unit

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location:Fivay High 12115 Chicago Ave Hudson, FL 34669

Specialty:Behavioral and Social Skills Programs

Instructional

196 Days per year

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating, developing, and monitoring the development and implementation of behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities in accordance with District, state, and federal requirements.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education or related field
• Trained in applied behavior analysis or agreement to complete the district approved training within a designated timeframe
• Trained in district approved positive behavioral strategies used to prevent or deescalate behavior or an agreement to complete the training within a designated timeframe

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in an exceptional student education area, school psychologist, or guidance and counseling

BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Notification of Nondiscrimination:The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Behavior Specialist (2026-2027) Autism Unit

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This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education, and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5977904

Application Deadline: Nov 08, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Estimated Start Date:Immediately

Location:Fivay High 12115 Chicago Ave Hudson, FL 34669

Specialty:Behavioral and Social Skills Programs

Instructional

196 Days per year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for coordinating, developing, and monitoring the development and implementation of behavioral services and social skills programs for students with disabilities in accordance with District, state, and federal requirements.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in education or related field
• Trained in applied behavior analysis or agreement to complete the district approved training within a designated timeframe
• Trained in district approved positive behavioral strategies used to prevent or deescalate behavior or an agreement to complete the training within a designated timeframe

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate in an exceptional student education area, school psychologist, or guidance and counseling

BACKGROUND SCREENING:
Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.
For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Notification of Nondiscrimination:The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories

Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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